Clint Harris
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Clint Harris is a judge of the 41st Circuit Family Court in Kentucky, which covers Clay, Jackson, and Leslie counties. He was appointed by Republican Governor Matt Bevin in February 2016, following the retirement of Judge Gene Clark.[1]
Harris won his seat in the general election on November 8, 2016.[2]
Biography
Harris' professional experience includes working as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Clay County.[3]
Elections
2016
Kentucky held nonpartisan elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on May 17, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was January 26, 2016.[4] Incumbent Clint Harris ran unopposed in the Kentucky 41st Circuit Family Court general election.[2]
| Kentucky 41st Circuit Family Court, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
 Clint Harris Incumbent | ||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Unofficial Results," November 8, 2016 | ||
Although Monica Rice-Smith advanced to the general election with Harris, she withdrew from the race on October 6, 2016.
| Kentucky 41st Circuit Family Court, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Clint Harris Incumbent |
58.34% | 3,608 |
| Monica Rice-Smith |
35.43% | 2,191 |
| Kenneth Stepp | 6.23% | 385 |
| Total Votes | 6,184 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2016 Primary Election Results," accessed June 20, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
Judges of the Kentucky Family Courts are elected to eight-year terms in nonpartisan elections. They must run for re-election if they wish to serve subsequent terms.[5][6]
The chief judge is selected by his or her peers and serves a two-year term.[5]
Qualifications
In order to serve on this court, a judge must be:[5]
- a U.S. citizen;
- a resident of the represented district for at least two years; and
- licensed to practice law for at least eight years.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Lane Report, "Gov. Bevin appoints Family Court Judge covering Clay, Jackson and Leslie counties," February 4, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed February 1, 2016
- ↑ Clay Co News, "Meet the Family Court Judge candidates for Clay, Jackson, and Leslie counties," May 16, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 Election Calendar," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Kentucky," October 2, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Court of Justice, "Family Court," accessed January 6, 2015
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky
State courts:
Kentucky Supreme Court • Kentucky Court of Appeals • Kentucky Circuit Courts • Kentucky District Courts • Kentucky Family Court
State resources:
Courts in Kentucky • Kentucky judicial elections • Judicial selection in Kentucky
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